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Westfield

Specialty Senior Underwriter

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

$102K - $121K/yr

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer A&H, you will be a key contributor to the overall management, growth, and profitability of our business. * Lead our entry into new products and markets ...

Allianz Esa GmbH

$102.74 - $131.28/hr

Referatsleiter / Regional Chief Underwriter (m/w/d) Der Referatsleiter / Regional Chief Underwriter leitet das Referat gemäß den Führungsleitlinien und Grundsätzen der Allianz ESA, sorgt für ...

Westfield

Specialty Underwriter

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer A&H, you will be a key contributor to the overall analysis and management of our new and renewal business. * You will work directly with brokers to ...

Awac

AVP, Underwriting - Environmental

Los Angeles, CA

$130K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Liaise with Chief Underwriting Officer, actuary, claims, accounting, IT and legal departments as appropriate. Manage and delegate authority. Job Qualifications: * At least 7 years relevant ...

Keybank

FHA/HUD Deputy Chief Underwriter - LEAN

Dallas, TX · On-site

$115K/yr

Lead and manage the FHA Underwriting Team, including Senior Underwriters, Underwriters, Analysts ... Chief Underwriter / Underwriters / Underwriting Analysts * Mortgage Banking / Relationship Managers

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief underwriting in the United States is $192,837.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,500.00 and $257,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Underwriting vs Underwriting Manager?

AspectChief UnderwritingUnderwriting Manager
CredentialsTypically requires professional underwriting certifications and extensive industry experienceRequires underwriting experience, often with certifications, but less senior-level credentials
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, policy development, and high-level decision makingTeam management, daily underwriting operations, and policy review
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large insurance companies, focusing on overall underwriting strategyCommon in insurance firms, overseeing underwriting teams and processes

The Chief Underwriting role focuses on strategic oversight and policy direction, while the Underwriting Manager handles daily team management and operational tasks. Both roles require industry experience and certifications, but differ in scope and seniority.

How much does a chief underwriting make?

A Chief Underwriting typically earns between $120,000 and $250,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and company size. They often hold advanced certifications and have extensive underwriting and leadership skills, with compensation reflecting their strategic responsibilities.

What does a chief underwriting do?

A chief underwriting is responsible for overseeing the underwriting process within an insurance company, setting policies, and ensuring risk assessment aligns with company standards. They analyze complex data, approve or reject insurance applications, and often lead underwriting teams while using specialized tools and industry regulations.
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Infographic showing various Chief Underwriting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $192,837 per year, or $92.7 per hour.

Specialty Senior Underwriter

Westfield

Berkeley Heights, NJ • On-site

$102K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Job description

The Senior Underwriter, Reinsurance, will be a key member of the Westfield A&H Underwriting team. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting Managed Care, Provider Excess and other specialty products.  

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer A&H, you will be a key contributor to the overall management, growth, and profitability of our business.  

  • Lead our entry into new products and markets such as Provider Excess and Managed Care 
  • Develop and execute underwriting strategies for assigned products. 
  • Manage the relationship and profitability of your assigned MGU accounts 
  • Work directly with brokers to develop business flow and successfully acquire business 
  • Part of and present new and renewal opportunities to our Peer Review team (UW, Actuarial, Claims).

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10 years underwriting HMO and Provider Excess covers.
  • Employer Stop Loss experience a plus, as is familiarity with the Xpert system 
  • Established broker relationships 
  • Program management experience 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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